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Memorial service planned for Oct. 7 for K9 Kait
On Oct. 7, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center will host a memorial service for its narcotics-detecting canine, K9 Kait. The public is invited to the service.
Posted: September 19, 2023
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Chelan County jail’s K9 Kait has passed away
K9 Kait, Chelan County’s narcotics-detecting canine, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 22, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center announced. Kait served the community for more than two years.
Posted: August 24, 2023
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Fundraising efforts underway to cover medical costs for jail’s canine
The annual community fundraising campaign for the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s narcotics-detecting canine is kicking off early this year with a heavy focus on raising money to cover recent unexpected health costs for K-9 Kait. Learn more about how you can help.
Posted: July 14, 2023
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Jail staff among those honored at regional award night
Five employees of the Chelan County Regional Justice Center were recently recognized for their life-saving efforts this past year. They were recognized on April 19 at the Wenatchee Valley Law Enforcement Recognition Ceremony.
Posted: May 03, 2023
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Two charged with attempted murder for attack on jail deputy
On May 1, Chelan County Regional Justice Center staff reported an assault by two inmates on a corrections deputy inside the jail. The Wenatchee Police Department responded as the agency of jurisdiction. The press release is from WPD.
Posted: May 02, 2023
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Jail’s narcotics dog to be utilized in some local schools
Chelan County has signed agreements with six area school districts that will allow school resource officers to partner with the county jail’s narcotics-detecting dog and her handler.
Posted: March 08, 2023
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Edge, Eggers named jail's 2022 Employees of the Year
The Chelan County Regional Justice Center has announced its 2022 Deputy of the Year and 2022 Support Staff of the Year. Corrections Deputy of the Year is Williams “Will” Edge and Support Staff of the Year for the second consecutive year is mental health professional Sara Eggers.
Posted: February 07, 2023
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Jail responds to recent drug trends by training K9 Kait to detect fentanyl
With the rise of fentanyl use in the Wenatchee Valley, the Chelan County Regional Justice Center has responded by training its narcotics-detecting canine to identify the powerful synthetic opioid.
Posted: October 19, 2022
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Community fundraising efforts underway for jail's K9 Kait
With October begins community fundraising efforts for K9 Kait and the Chelan County Regional Justice Center’s drug interdiction program. Learn more about all the efforts, including ordering a Team Kait t-shirt or hoodie by Nov. 3.
Posted: October 11, 2022
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